Space Foundation

To advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable and propel humanity

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• Foremost advocate for space• Civil

• Commercial

• National security

• “New space”

• Global

• Non-profit

• Independent

What is the Space Foundation?

Mission:To advance space-related endeavors to

inspire, enable and propel humanity

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What is the Space Foundation?

• Leader in:• Space awareness• Research and analysis• Educational programs• Major industry events

• Locations/Representatives• World HQ – Colorado Springs• Washington, D.C.• Houston, Texas

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Global Perspective

• Space is international

• Customer base is global

• Space Foundation is a catalyst• National Space Symposium activities

• Educating constituents

• Delegations

• Serving as an NGO

• Launch visits

• Embassy events

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Global Perspective

• Global presence• United Nations Committee on

Peaceful Uses of Outer Space• Participation in global

conferences

• Partnerships• Chinese Society of Astronautics• International Space University• Euroconsult• RUSI

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• Media programs

• Publicity

• Response and comment

• Space briefings

• Web communication

• www.SpaceFoundation.org

• Space Watch

• Presentations and tours

Space Awareness Activities

• Certified Technology Product

• Certified Educational Product

• Certified Imagination Product

Space CertificationTM

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Recognizing space-related productsthat improve life here on Earth

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Space Technology Hall of Fame®

• Scholarly recognition

• Space innovations with major impact on life on Earth

• 65 inductees since 1988

• Creating a physical Space Technology Hall of Fame in new Space Foundation Visitors Center

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• White papers and industry reports

• Third-party statements

• Industry partnerships

• Industry research

• Advisory roles

• Financial indices

Research & Analysis

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The Space Report

• Space Foundation flagship publication

• Provided to:• Policymakers• Corporate Members• Media

• Available for purchase• Researchers• Educators• Space professionals• Space enthusiasts

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• Non-lobbying

• Testimony

• Backgrounders and briefs

• Legislative education programs

• Policy monitoring and analysis

• D.C. briefings

• Space agency relationships

Public Policy

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• Premier gathering of entire space community

• Held every spring at The Broadmoor

• $25-$30 million economic impact

• Worldwide media coverage

• 9,000+ participants

• 30 nations represented in 2012

National Space Symposium

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• Fabulous Opening Ceremony• Four days of programs• Two giant exhibit halls• Full slate of education programs• Networking/business interaction

National Space Symposium

• Targeted Events: • Cyber 1.2 • New Generation

Space Leaders Program

• Topical programs

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Space Foundation Awards

• General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award

• Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award

• Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award• Space Achievement Award• John L. "Jack" Swigert, Jr., Award for Space

Exploration

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New Generation Initiatives

• Young space professionals• 35 and younger

• Forums, programs, resources and networking opportunities

• National Space Symposium New Generation Space Leaders Program

• Gatherings associated with space events

• Events in space hub cities

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Support and Funding

• Generated revenues

• Program and event fees

• Corporate Memberships

• Product sales

• Sponsorships

• Donations

• Audited financials: www.guidestar.org

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Opening October 2012:Space Foundation Visitors Center

• Northrop Grumman Science Center, featuring Science On a Sphere®

• El Pomar Space Gallery Launch to the Moon Exhibit

Helping PreK-20 teachers and students

integrate space into the classroom to improve students’ interest and

skills in science, technology, engineering

and mathematics (STEM)

Educational Programs

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Space Foundation Discovery Institute

• Space Foundation international education center

• Classrooms for educator and student courses

• Onsite teaching laboratories

• NASA Educator Resource Center

• On the campus of Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy

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Space-Centered Laboratories

• AGI Space Missions Simulator • $3M grant

• Astrogator

• Systems Tool Kit (STK)

• Orbit Determination Tool Kit (ODTK)

• Mars Yard & Robotics Lab• Honeywell Mars Robotic

Experience

• NXT LEGO® MINDSTORMS® and VEX Robots

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• Week-long intensive graduate-level in-residence courses

• Focused on teachers• Some taught side-by-side with students

• Space-related STEM education content• Instantly transferable

to the classroom

Space Across the Curriculum

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Space Across the Curriculum

• Astronomy Principles for the Classroom

• Biological and Physical Research• Earth Systems Science• Lunar/Mars Exploration and Base

Construction• Meteorology and Space Weather• Pre-K-2 Early Childhood Space

Exploration• Rocketry• Space Technologies in the

Classroom

Charles County, Md.Colorado Springs, Colo.

Pueblo, Colo.

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• Continuing education/master’s degree

credits

• Open enrollment in Colorado Springs

• Contracted classes for school districts

• Funded courses for specific

geographical areas

• National Space Symposium workshops

for Teacher Liaisons

• Scholarships available

Space Across the Curriculum

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Teacher Liaisons

• Advocates for space education

• Receive Space Foundation training and resources

• Participate in Space Across the Curriculum courses

• Attend National Space Symposium

• Serve as role models for other teachers

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STARS Program

• Hands-on science enrichment classroom/after-school program

• Custom-tailored to a school’s specific needs

Science, Technology, and Academic Readiness for Space

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New Horizons

• Community-centered science enrichment program

• Student programs

• Teacher workshops

• Field trips

• Town Hall meetings

• Astronaut/space professional visits

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• Aerospace-focused public middle school• Partnership with Colorado Springs School District 11• Science, technology, engineering, arts and math

(STEAM)• Space-related curriculum• Teacher training and support• Onsite space laboratories• Space Foundation programs

Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy

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• Audience with an Astronaut

• Teacher Liaison workshops, tours and activities

• Exhibit Center tours

• Career day

• Art contest

• Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award

Symposium Education Events

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• Volunteer• National Space

Symposium• Education

Programs• Visitors Center• Special Projects

Opportunities to Support

• Donate• Grants• Scholarships• Memorials• Donations• Artifacts

Contact us to find out how you can help!

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Want to Know More?

Space Foundation4425 Arrowswest Drive

Colorado Springs, Colo., USA

www.SpaceFoundation.org

+1.719.576.8000

+1.800.691.4000